New King James Version
Psalms 119:130
130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.
Psalms 119:130 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
- New International Version (NIV)The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
Context of Psalms 119:130
128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. 131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. 132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:130 word by word
פֵּ֖תַח דְּבָרֶ֥יךָ יָאִ֗יר מֵבִ֥ין פְּתָיִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:130
- Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
- Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
- Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
- Luke 1:77To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins,
- Acts 26:18to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
- 2 Corinthians 4:4whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
- Ephesians 5:13But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.
- 2 Peter 1:19And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
- Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
- Proverbs 1:4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion—
- Proverbs 9:4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
- Romans 16:18For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.
- 2 Timothy 3:15and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:130
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 130The entrance of thy words giveth light - The Septuagint translates this, “the manifestation (or declaration) - ̔ ́ hē dēlōsis - of thy words enlightens.” So the Vulgate. Luther renders it, “When thy word is revealed, so it delivers us, and makes the simple wise.” DeWette, “The opening (revelation) of thy word,” etc. The Hebrew word - פתח pethach - means an “opening” or “entrance” - as of a gate, Joshua 20:4; Judges 9:35; and then “a door,” as of a tent…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 129-136Verses 129-136 The wonders of redeeming love will fix the heart in adoration of them. The Scriptures show us what we were, what we are, and what we shall be. They show us the mercy and the justice of the Lord, the joys of heaven, and the pains of hell. Thus they give to the simple, in a few days, understanding of those matters, which philosophers for ages sought in vain. The believer, wearied with the cares of life and his conflicts with sin, pants for…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 129-136Pe (פ) is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist prays earnestly for God to speak to him as he suffers from his adversities.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 130130. The entrance--literally, "opening"; God's words, as an open door, let in light, or knowledge. Rather, as Hengstenberg explains it, "The opening up," or, "explanation of thy word." To the natural man the doors of God's Word are shut. Lu 24:27, 31; Ac 17:3; Ep 1:18, confirm this view, "opening (that is, explaining) and alleging," &c. unto the simple--those needing or desiring it (compare Psa 19:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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